PERSON COUNTY TIMES
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Nortti Carolina vA
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A PAPER FOR ALL THE PEOPLE
J. S. MERRITT, EDITOR M. C. CLAYTON, MANAGER
THOMAS J. SHAW, JR., City Editor.
Published Every Thursday and Sunday. Entered As Second
Class Matter At The Postoffice At Roxboro. N. C., Under
The Act Os March 3rd., 1879.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1940
What Broughton May Do
In one of those Greensboro Daily News articles ap
parently written to fill up space, Tom Bust intimates
that State revenue may be cut by 51,300,000 if Govern- I
or-Elect J. Melville Broughton’s proposed removal of j
the sales tax from “Home Table” foods is effected.
“Home Table” foods, whatever they are, are not
enumerated, but it is to be supposed that the words re- !
fer to foods bought for eating at home. Although it has
been months since we bought any such foods, being as
we are among those people who not only must eat in re
staurants, but like too, we remember that there is not
now a tax on so-called staple foods. The Broughton pro
posal, as Bost sees it, would probably release all other
home consumed foods from sales taxation. The idea will
probably meet with favor in this particular Person neck
o’ the woods, where the tax has never been as “popular”
as in other more urban counties.
Partially, local opposition to the sales tax may be
explained by absence of such a tax in nearby Virginia,
but out and out truth is that many folks “just don’t
like it anyways”. We can, therefore, expect such people
to begin sending up cheers of thanksgiving in advance fo r
what Broughton may do, despite the fact that half-way
abolition can be nothing else. Personally, we don’t like I
sales taxes any more than average folks and it parti
cularly riles us to have to pay it on foods not eaten at
home, although we do have a guilty conscience every
time one of our restaurant friends absorbs the tax for
us.
We think, however, that genial Mr. Bost by print
ing stories of Broughton’s intentions in the matter is
doing the Governor-elect an injustice. Chances are that
the new Governor may wish to do as he has promised
he will, but it is not beyond comprehension that he may,
when time comes, find his financial hands tied in such
fashion as to be utterly unable to carry out his inten
tions. At a time when more and more demands are being
made upon the State’s treasury no man can say that
this or that tax can be abolished. Knowing as we do
that Mr. Bost has to have something to write about, we
still wish he would keep away from the role of interpre
ter.
Aside from his possible embarrassment of a Gov
ernor-to-be, it strikes us that the State will not willing
ly see $1,300,000 in tax money deducted from its rev
enue income and that even if this deduction should occur
it would have to be made up by taxes drawn from an
other source. Which last thought leaves us the outworn
slang expression.” So What?
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Prime Example
On Thursday a local Negro resident, Norman Wade,
alias Charlie Wade, walked into Roxboro’s one and only
banking institution and there attempted to cash a check
said to have carried valuation of $95. Evidence indicates
that he knew he had no right to the check (taken from
the office of a tobacco company where he had been em
ployed) and that he signed the check with his alias,
• Charlie Wade”, although even that signing was in er
ror, since his intentions were said to have been forgery.
Not long after “Norman-Charlie” had been arrest
ed word began going around over the City that another
“ChaiTe Wade”, popular polic-e officer here was the
‘VhrrHe” who had been so arrested and consequently
placed in jail. Investigation done in a few minutes dis
closed that Policeman Charlie was not in jail, that he
had only heard of the case because of similarities of
names and that he was at that moment of the night
busily engaged in performance of his Main street duties
as officer on look-out for other people who might need
to go to jail.
Our understanding is that the mix-up story start
ed as a joke. We think, however, that such jokes are
rather lean, not to say poor. But that is not the issue
on which this editorial is based.
Some few weeks ago we quoted a Dunn minister
anent evils associated with gossip. Here and now with
this Wade, matter we have a prime example of gossip in
Roxboro. Public figures, as Charlie, the Policeman, must
know, are ever and always subject to gossip and we can
imagine well enough the spine-tingling pleasure with
which some people received what they regarded as au
thentic news concerning a misfortune involving so well
known a person as the policeman.
We have been told that one man “heard” this twist
ed story from four or five different sources. We can
only hope that other and more unprinted, if less sen
sational, stories not bound up in gossip attain as wide
a word of mouth circulation.
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Parade Murmurs
Concensus of opinion in the City seems to be that
the Christmas Wagon parade held here last week was
a success worthy of annual repitition, but that judges
should in the future be chosen from among residents of
other cities and that if and when any other parade of
any character is held here traffic should be more “com-
PERSON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO, N. C.
pletely” removed from the line of march. It would also
in our opinion be wise for Christmas parade prizes to
be classified so that more than one float can be recipi
ent, for the wide variety of floats may make it impos
sible for judges to agree in fairness that one floaj is
better than all others.
Illogical Zo-ology
Christian Science Monitor
It’s really questionable whether Australian-Amer
ican friendship will benefit by that recent cargo of crea
tures from the “continent down under.” They’ve al
ready been haled into the custom courts in the case:
“The United States of America versus Various Native
Australian Birds, Animals, and Reptiles.” And no won
der, for they’ve been disappearing and reappearing
like something out of Alice in Wonderland.
It all began when a steamship arrived in New York
with 223 assorted members of Australian fauna, con
signed to the Central Park Zoo. Zoo afficials said they
hadn’t ordered them, didn’t want them. Then the cus
toms seized them—or tried to. The reported results
would have delighted Lewis Carroll. . .Nine Kangaroos
were listed; only one has been found. No cranes were
expected: three have turned up. One spotted bower-bird
was lookifl for; three appeared.
Four wallabies are intact, fortunately, but nothing
whatever can be learned of what became of two blue
faced honey-eaters, eleven carpet snakes, and a lone
some fig bird. Perhaps it is just as well. Fortunately
there were no snarks.
-Of course, some of the missing may have been
shunted to other New York zoos, and as for the carpet
snakes—have you looked at your broadlooms lately?
The main job, however, is to get this case over and done
with at once. With Australian animals behaving like
this, the United States Navy is liable to think twice
about wanting bases in the South Pacific.
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Their Own Shock Troops
Greensbore Daily News
Yielding to none in our affection —sorry we can’t
make it reverence, but we have seen too many things
close up to perpetuate our make-believe —for the public
school teachers of North Carolina, we would still ad
monish them —and why not a bit of admonition for
those whose chief stock in trade it is ?—not to take ser
iously everyone who saith “Lord, Lord”.
For instance, Hon. Harold D. Cooley, member of the
Congress of these United States from the fourth dis
trict of North Carolina, addressing a group meeting of
classroom teachers asserts that the teachers “are enti
tled to everything they are asking for”. And again:
“Whether we like it or not, the state and nation are
breaking up into groups fighting for something. The
teachers should fight for what they want. The teachers
of North Carolina are badly underpaid and overwork
ed.”
To none of which we offer any decided dissent.
There are lots of underpaid teachers and some who are
overworked. But “Heaven, Heaven; everybody talkin’
’bout Heaven ain’t goin’ there-Heaven.”
And plenty of those who are talking about teachers
aren’t going to be present when the roll-call vote is
reached at Raleigh in January, February or whenever
the legislature gets around, if it does get around, to
raising wages and lightening the teacher-load. Notable
among those elsewhere will be Hon. Harold Cooley, whom
duty will hold at Washington, w-here he will still be will
ing to watch the state and nation break up into fighting
groups.
The which fighting we deplore, but are inclined to
look upon as inevitable. Even so, we are warning the
teachers that they’ll have to do their own. They’ve got
no end of well-wishers—and at election time perhaps a
few allies—but will have to furnish their own shock
troops.
Legal Notice
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as administra
tor of the estate of I. G. Baynes,
deceased, late of Person County,
N. C., this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate
of said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before
he 22nd day of November, 1941.
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. AH per
sons indebted to said esTat? will
phase make immediate payment
This 22nd day of November,
’.940.
A. H. Baynes, Administrator
of estate of I. G. Baynes.
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ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE
Having qualified as administra
trix of the estate of S. F. Nicks,
Jr., deceased, late of Person coun
ty, North Carolina, this is to noti
fy all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceas
ed to exhibit them to the under
signed on or before the 22nd day
of November, 1941, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make im
mediate payment.
This 22nd day of November
1940.
Mary Cathryn Nicks,
Administratrix of estate of
S. F. Nicks, Jr.
11-24-6 t.-S.
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The evergreens have been cut and are tied to wagon
sleighs, to be brought home. Christmas is almost here
and when it does come, we sincerely hope it brings
you all that is good—and that your enjoyment spreads
through the year a head.
Glenn Bros. Service Station
T. K. and Stephen Glenn
New Publication
Tells How Meat
Should Be Canned
Pork chops, sausage, spare ribs'
and backbone, fried chicken,
corned beef, fish, and pickled
pig’s feet are good meats. i
Method’s for canning all these
meat delicacies are described in
a new Extension Folder (No. 48)
which has been published by the
State College Extension Service.!
Mrs .Cornelia C. Morris, Exten
sion economist in food conserva
tion and marketing, prepared the
text. The publication is entitled
"Canning Meats” and it is ava:l
--i able free upon request by name
and number to the Agricultural
Editor, N. C. State College, Ra
leigh.
Mrs. Morris says pressure ean-j
ners should be usc’d in canning
meats. “Other methods are not
safe,” she declared. “Pressure
(anners are made of strong ma
terial with a tightly-fitting hd,j
which, when clamped in place,
will hold steam under pressure,
l thus bringing the temperature in
siJc the canner up to a much
higher temperature than the boil
ing point,”
Other equipment and supples
which the Extension specialist
recommends for canning meats
include: Good jars, new rubber ■
rings, dish pans, a frying pan.j
shallow pans, measuring cups
sharpp knives, and a meat fork.
She also suggests that a good sup
ply of clean dish towels, soap,
matches, salt, and hot and cold
water be available.
One of the points stressed in
the folder is: If meat is to he'
cooked before it is canned, it
should not be more than half
done. There are several ways to
cook the meat. It can be brown
ed quickly in a small amount of
hot fat in a frying pan; it can be
toasted in the oven; or it can be
stewed or boiled. Salt should not
be added to the meat until it is
packed into the jars.
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SANTA CLAUS LETTERS j
Roxboro, N. C.
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Dear Santa Clause, i
I have been good this year and
I am fifve years old. Please bring
me a tricycle and a big doll and
a table with two chairs and a tea
let. Bring me a lot of good things
to eat don’t forget my little bro-|
iher and sister and Mother and
Father and remember all the lit
tle girls and boys and be good
to them, too.
With love to Santa,
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Shirley Weaver j
SANTA LETTER—
Roxboro, N. C.
Dec. 18, 1940 |
' Dear Santa Claus:
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Please bring me a pair of
I skates, a football, a blank pistol,’
| four boxes blanks, a machine
: graw, a pair of light top gloves, 1
i a pair of kid gloves and a lot of
! good things to eat.
Your little friend,
W. T. Adcock, Jr.
OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU
Dolly Madison Theatre
From Tuesday, December 24th through Tuesday,
December 31st.
WEDNESDAY —CHRISTMAS DAY—DECEMBER 25th
Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, Gene Reynolds, Gail Pat
rick, lan Hunter, Elßrendel in
“GALLANT SONS” (First Run)
The season’s most unusual dramatic and romantic mystery!
A different mystery thriller! Broadway Brevity:
“YOUNG AMERICA FLIES”
No morning show: afternoon 2:30*- 4:00; Evening 7:13 .
9:C9; Adm. 10-20 c. SIO.OO in cash will be given some lucky
person today. The Jack Pot will be effective in the Dolly
Madison only this week, due to “Chad Hanna” playing The
Palace.
Thursday - Friday, December 26 - 27th
Jcel MtCrea, Loraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sand
ers in Alfred Hitchock's
“FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT” (First Run)
The Thrills spectacle of the year—the loves—the lives
the dramatic conflicts—of today’s Boldest Adventures
March of Time” “MEXICO”. What is behind Mexico’s re
form friendship for the U. S.? See this inside story of
Mexico today!
No morning show: Afternoons daily 3:15 - 3:45; Adm. 10-
30c; Evenings daily 7:00 - 9:15; Adm. 15-30 c.
Saturday, December 28th
Roy Rogers, George “Gabby” Hayes, Carol Hughes in Zane
Grey's Greatest Thriller
“THE BORDER LEGION” (First Run)
Roy Rogers rides the danger trail to bring a new kind of
justice to the lawless frontier!
Episode Nc. 8 of the serial Zane Grey’s “KING OF THE
ROYAL MOUNTED” (Santan's Caldren) with Allen Lane
Robert Strange, Robert Kellard, Lita Conway.
Grantland Rice Sportlight “FEMININE FITNESS”
Continuous shows starting at 2:30 P. M. Adults 30c; chil
dren 10c up to 6 o'clock—lst- after 6 o’clock.
Monday - Tuesday- December 30-31
Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, William Gargan, Har
ry Carey, Frank Fay in
“THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WANTED” (First Run)
They’re terrific together—in this daring drama of turbu
lent love, made from a great prize-winning play! '/
Color Parade “GUN DOGS LIFE”
Fox Movietone News—News of the Nation.
No morning show; Afternoons daily 3:15 - 3:45; Adm. 10-
30c; Evenings daily 7:15 - 9:00; Adm. 15-35 c.
Special New Years Eve Show, Tuesday, December 31st
Mischa Auer, Nan Grey, Tom Brown, Edgar Kennedy, Al
len Jenkins in
“MARGIE” (First Run)
High Notes and Lowbrows! High sterical jinks that’ll set
your feet swinging and your heart singing! Walt Disney
Cartoon “FIRE CHIEF”.
Box office opens 11:15 - picture 11:30; Adm. all seats 35c.
(Positively the only showing).
PALACE THEATRE
From Tuesday, December 24th thru’ Tuesday, Dec. 31st.
Special Shows—Tuesday, Christmas Eve—December 24th.
Dennis O’Keefe—Constance Moore, Helen Parrish, Lewis
Howard, Laura Hope Crews in
“I’M NOBODY’S SWEETHEART NOW”
A pair of cuties who were never shortchanged—until they
tried to trade a quarterback for a half-back!
Graham MdNamee’s “GOING PLACES”
Morning Matinee 10:30; Adm. 10-30 c; Night 11:30 Adm.
all seats 35c. (Positively the only showing).
WEDNESDAY—CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25 (only)
Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibee,
Ben Carter in “CHAD HANNA” (In Technicolor)
Elemental love, tender romance, earthy humor, colorful
people—in a rolling tent show! (Come and be one of this
lusty company in a world all new to you!
Magic Carpet Series: “OLD DOMINION STATE”
Color Rhapsodies: “TANGLED TELEVISION”
No morning show; afternoon matinee 2:30 - 4:00; Adm. 10-
30c; Evening 7:15 - 9:00; Adm. 15-35 c.
The Jack Pot will he effective in the Dolly Madison (only)
for this date.
Thursday - Friday, December 2G-27th
Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Fred Stone, Doris Daven
port in Samuel Goldwyn’s “TIIE WESTERNER”.
The Flaming Feud of Cowhand and plowhand—filmed with
the sweeping magnitude of Goldwyn master showmanship!
Our Gang: “GOING FISHING”
Paramount Sound News—The eyes and Ears of the World.
Special morning show Friday 10:30; Afternoons daily 3:15-
3:45; Adm. 10-30 c; Evenings daily 7:15 - 9:00; Adm. 15-35 c.
Saturday, December 28th.
Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight, Nell O'Day in
“PONY POST” (blazing the terror-ridden trail of the
Pony Express).
OPENING EPISODE cf “JUYIOR G-iMEN” with The
Dead End Kids and The Little Tough Guys (“Enemies
Within”). A thousand thrills in their first exciting serial!
The gangs merge forces, cn a hairraising spy hunt! 12
chapters of super thrills!
Melody Master “YVODDY HERMAN AND ORCHESTRA.”
Afternoon 2:30 - 4:00 Adm. 10-30 c; Evening 6:45 - 8:15 -
9:30; Adm. 15-35 c. (Box office opens 6:30).
SPECIAL SHOW'S SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28th
Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie in
“MEN AGAINST THE SKY”
In a rip roaring Romance that sweeps the skies—and wins
a new lease on life for an aviation has been! Lantz Car
toon “KNOCK KNOCK” (In color).
Morning show 10:30; Adm. 10-30 c; Night 11:30—all seats
35c.
Monday - Tuesday, December 20-31
Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oscar Homolka, Felix Bres
sart, Eve Arden in King Vidor’s Production “COM
RADE X”.
The year’s howling laugh hit! Gable as you like him—
Lamarr in her first comedy role, more gorgeous o»»" ever
—and when she kisses Clark—he stays kissed!
Phil Spitainy, and His Ail Girl Orchestra—MOMENTS
OF CHARM”.
Hearst Metrotone News— News While it is still News.
Special morning show Monday 1#:30; Afternoons dally
3:15 - 3:45; Adm. 10-3« c; Evenings dally 7:15 - 9:00; Adm.
15-Ssc.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 1940